Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

family, why

while keeping an eye on Aunt Laura's condition.

I reached the door of the hospital

face. Curious, I approached her again

Laura hesitated, her hands clenched into fists on the blanket. Tears flowed silently again. After what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if making an incredibly difficult decision. “I.....

asked,

of answering immediately, Aunt Laura got off the bed and asked me to help lift the mattress. From underneath, she retrieved a

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of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a

neck and said earnestly, "Charlotte, please don't

is too valuable, I

"This belongs to you."

with determination, her eyes full of words

this... something

my parents were wealthy, it would have been difficult for them to

"Yes..."

me wear it and tucking the pendant inside my clothing,

"Consider it so?"

seemed unwilling

of questions, toccasionally touched

if it belonged to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit. But as far as I could remember, I had

the same time, Ryan

matters on my

was indifferent. "I heard there was trouble at

"Yeah."

brake slowly. "Ryan,

agree. We had argued fiercely just yesterday,

besides him, I didn't know who

of a pen scratching on paper audible. His voice